Bombus trinominatus

Bombus trinominatus is a species of bumblebee native to Mexico and Guatemala.[1]

Bombus trinominatus

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Apidae
Genus: Bombus
Subgenus: Thoracobombus
Species:
B. trinominatus
Binomial name
Bombus trinominatus
Synonyms
  • Bombus modestus
  • Bombus xelajuensis

This bee occurs in mountainous regions above 2572 meters in elevation. It is strongly associated with pine-oak forest ecosystems. It is not thought to be in decline at this time, though some of its potential habitat is endangered.[1]

References

  1. Martínez López, O. & Vandame, R. V. 2015. Bombus trinominatus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 12 March 2016.
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